Tomer’s Take: I’m forecasting three different storm systems through 4/28 for the PNW/BC/ID/MT/WY/ID/CO/UT.
Alta, UT is reporting 5″ new snow in the last 24 hours. Season total is 885″. Will they make it to 900″ by May 1? Yes
My forecast video 4/19:
Forecast Freezing Level
Wasatch, Maximum Daily Height:
4/19: 5700′
4/20: 6200′
4/21: 7700′
4/22: 7900′
4/23: 10500′
4/24: 10000′
Colorado’s Central Mountain Zone, Maximum Daily Height:
4/19: 8900′
4/20: 6400′
4/21: 8000′
4/22: 9500′
4/23: 11300′
4/24: 11300′
Forecast Pattern
Forecast jet stream valid 4/28. Mixed flow with some strong ridging but also a potential cut-off low off the California coast.
Forecast Timing
Forecast radar/satellite valid 4/19-4/24:
Forecast Totals
4/19-4/21:
4/22-4/28:
Most of the CO snow accumulation occurs 4/25-4/26.
